On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, there was a fire at an apartment complex on Portland Avenue (IL Route 58), just south of RC Smith Transportation. Four units/families were affected. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is accepting monetary and gift card donations, to help these families relocate
Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer took the photograph and interviewed Kyle Lorenz. Since he retired from State of Illinois work, Kyle Lorenz has worked part-time for Willett Hofmann Associates, Inc. of Sterling, IL. As a Civil Engineer 3, he inspects roadways during construction–or reconstruction–overseeing job sites, to be sure
The public is invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to
Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of aroundprophetstown.com, with information provided by Gerry Halpin. After a cancellation in the summer in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Prophetstown Fireworks Committee announced that it will hold its fireworks spectacular in the Prophetstown State Park, over the Rock River, on Sunday, July 4,
On Friday, June 25, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced two new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20), 1 (60s.) There were three recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7289; (0.3%); Daily Case Count of two; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive cases in
The Editor took the photo at U. S. Route 30 and Orange Street. Below is Main Street Redevelopment Project Update #8.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The partitioned City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, housed the first Morrison City Council meeting on June 14, 2021, with adequate space for all interested visitors.
The City of Morrison, IL, reminds drivers to be mindful of construction, during the duration of the Main Street Project. Currently, vehicles are being allowed to drive west ( ie. the wrong way) on Market, from Genesee to Orange Street. Follow signage, and proceed with caution. Please walk or bike
Editor’s note: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Illinois Sheriff’s Association President Sheriff Brian VanVickle submitted this letter to Rob Jeffreys, Director of Illinois Department of Corrections. It concerns DOC-sentenced inmates who are still being staffed in County jails. That situation affects County budgets, paid by County taxpayers.
Ben Vandermyde, son of David and Patricia Vandermyde, stated his parents “awoke to the smell of smoke at 1:00 a.m.,” on Monday, June 14, 2021. They had slept soundly, so the faint chirp of the smoke detector did not wake them immediately. The 61-year-olds “grabbed their slippers, glasses, and [Dad’s]
This report is intended to provide it of Morrison, IL, residents with important information about their drinking water and the efforts made by the City of Morrison Water Department, to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by the City of Morrison is Ground Water. For more
The Whiteside County Health Department will hold a walk-in clinic on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Rock Falls, IL, location, 1300 W. 2nd Street. Two vaccines are available: Pfizer vaccine (for anyone 12+) and Johnson & Johnson vaccine (for anyone 18+), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00.p.m.–or while supplies last.
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, second from left, took a stroll along W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for an hour and 20 minutes, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Her escorts were Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer, left, and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen.
If you lost your “energetic and sweet, female Lab (?), she was found in the area of Family Chef Restaurant this afternoon, Friday, May 4, 2021. She has neither collar nor tags. Contact Morrison Police Department at 815-772-7659.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photos. Monday, May 31, 2021, was a day of remembering, celebrating, and reuniting. The streets of Morrison, IL, were lined with good spirits as the procession of flags, emergency vehicles, horses, retired military personnel, and others made their way to